Who owns Grand River Cellars?
Wine production is overseen by owner, Tony Debevc with the assistance of wine maker Michael Harris.
How many Winerys are in Ohio?
280
In fact, there are 280 commercial wineries operating in Ohio, and there are five designated American Viticultural Areas partially or completely located within the state.
Where is the Grand River Valley in Ohio?
The Grand River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in portions of the Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties of northeastern Ohio.
Where was Ohio’s first wine made?
Cincinnati
OHIO’S WINE HISTORY – How wine came to be a “thing” here In the early 1800’s settlers started exploring winemaking in Ohio. Nicholas Longworth was the man who planted the first grapes in the Ohio River Valley (Ohio’s first wine area, near Cincinnati) in 1823.
Can you grow wine grapes in Ohio?
Grape type: There are three types of “wine grapes” grown in Ohio – American, Hybrids, and European (or vinifera). American varieties have been grown the longest and adapt well to Ohio conditions. However, their acreage is declining and new planting is limited due primarily to their lower price per ton.
Where does the Grand River in Ohio start?
Geauga County
Grand River/Sources
The 102-mile long Grand River rises in Parkman Township (Geauga County) and initially flows eastwardly into neighboring Farmington Township (Trumbull County) before meandering northward toward Ashtabula County. In Austinburg Township (Ashtabula County) the river sharply turns west.
Where does the Grand River flow into?
Grand Haven
Lake Michigan
Grand River/Mouths
Today the Grand River is still the longest river in Michigan, flowing through Jackson, Lansing, and Grand Rapids before flowing into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven. It flows south through the city of Grand Rapids and serves as a visual and physical boundary between downtown and the west side.
Can you grow wine in Ohio?
Where are the wineries in the Grand River valley?
Wine Varieties. Grand River Cellars is located in the heart of the Grand River Valley Wine Region. Located on the border of Thompson and Madison, it benefits from the air drainage located in the higher lands of Thompson passing over the flat lands of the vineyards and flowing down into the Grand River Valley basin.
Where is Grand River Cellars located?
Grand River Cellars is located in the heart of the Grand River Valley Wine Region. Located on the border of Thompson and Madison, it benefits from the air drainage located in the higher lands of Thompson passing over the flat lands of the vineyards and flowing down into the Grand River Valley basin.
What wines are grown in Ohio?
Grand River Cellars prides itself in producing quality wines from grapes grown in the Grand River Valley Wine Region. Its Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Grigio all benefit from the care taken in the vineyard to produce a quality Ohio wine.